PENNSUCO QUARRY — Accidents

Total: 123 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/09/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost Tech was squatting down to install a drain plug on a wheel loader. As they stood up, pivoting their feet and their left became caught behind right foot. Tech then rolled their right ankle and fell dow...
09/18/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None The employee was exiting the trailer when they fell and broke their left leg.
06/18/2025 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was holding the shaft with the crane. When EE raised the hoist, it moved faster than anticipated, causing the synthetic lifting strap to fail. This caused the hook block to jolt and becom...
06/14/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was assisting in setting a new back leg lug when some debris fell from the top getting into the right eye. Rust ring was removed from the right eye. Employee was released to full duty.
04/30/2025 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Associate was assisting in track maintenance near the switch stand, when the backhoe pressed against the switch point, causing the switch handle to swing in the opposite direction striking the associa...
07/23/2024 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Loading chemicals into the truck when a hose fitting broke, sprayed on back and shoulder.
10/02/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted Struck conveyor belt with truck, hurt chest & back
08/25/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IT worker fell walking down steps while carrying a printer
05/09/2022 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None A balloon got caught on the overhead power lines on the south side of belt Y34 and the east side of the turnpike road creating an arc that caused vegetation to catch on fire
04/02/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 1d restricted Employee was driving a 50 ton, off-road dump truck. Employee claims they became distracted causing them to lose control and steer the truck off the haul road. This caused the truck to roll over.
05/14/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WORKING ON THE GEAR BOX AND THE SHAFT THAT COMES OUT OF THE GEAR BOX SLIPPED, PINCHING THE LEFT PINKY FINGER TIP OFF.
08/20/2019 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 88d restricted Employee was getting out of vehicle when EE's hand slipped from the shuttle van door's window pane. EE's finger caught on the door's handle when it slipped
12/09/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 137d lost Tech using 2 different size jack stands to support the bucket of a WA-900 and did not relieve the pressure from the hydraulic line. When they broke the control valve loose it caused the bucket shift a...
10/08/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 57d restricted Individual was changing v belts on a drive motor when their fingers became caught between the V belts and the pulley causing lacerations to the thumb and middle two fingers
07/17/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 51d restricted When lifting a bucket of material sample, of around 35 lbs., to put it into the back of a truck, EE felt a pain in right knee and cannot keep balance and fell.
01/14/2017 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was turning on a water pressure hose when the hose valve flew and struck employee on the face, causing a laceration requiring 5 stitches in the lower lip and two broken teeth.
12/31/2016 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was welding when a piece of slag burned through pant leg and fell down into boot causing a burn to right foot. Employee was treated with first aid on site until 1/4/16 when they requested med...
11/29/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 130d restricted While taking lab samples with a shovel, the employee felt a pain in EE's right knee that prevent EE to supported EE's weight. NOTE: EE has NOT lost any days but is working on restricted activity.
07/08/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Employee was replacing a dragline hoist cable with a co-worker. While removing the hoist socket with a sledge hammer, the hammer chipped and the piece struck the employee close to the left eyebrow.
01/19/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee strained his lower back while changing grease drums on lube truck. Incident was reported the following day.
10/21/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A group of employees were working on replacing a cable at the dragline, as they placed the cable through a socket, the cable slipped out of employee's hand and struck him on the nose.
10/09/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee (security guard) stated he injured his back while trying to help mobile garage employee move forklift forks. This case was questionable and under investigation.
06/05/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was un-clogging chute with pole and struck the top of his eye (eyebrow)with the pole.
05/27/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee stated he was climbing down the dragline ladder and missed the last step, which caused him to bend his knee too far in aggravating a previous knee injury. Pain did not go away and employee so...
04/02/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee chipped his front tooth when a transmission cap slipped from has hand and struck his mouth while servicing plant equipment. Incident was reported late and was under investigation until 04/30...
03/21/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee struck his right hand pinky finger while disposing of old cable floaters.
01/10/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 52d restricted Employee slipped from the third step of a ladder and injured his left arm/shoulder.
07/13/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted Employee was in the process of placing a comealong when he pushed a piece of conveyor and it cut his finger.
10/06/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee slipped and fell on his left arm while descending off his service truck after completing refueling the air compressor.
07/25/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee was changing rollers and strained his back while lifting one.
06/21/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Employee was cutting conveyor belt and felt a sharp pain on his left forearm. The following day he sought medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty for strain on left forearm.
08/27/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was repairing an air conditioning unit when he caught his finger on the fan, resulting in a finger laceration.
01/14/2010 FIRE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was welding overhead when a spark fell on his left shoulder towards the back of his shirt. He stopped welding and noticed that his shirt had caught fire, and sensed a burning sensation.
12/24/2009 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Employee was searching for a hose in the storage container located in the load-out department when he sustained insect bites on his hands and feet. As a result, the insect bites aggravated a few days...
07/27/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was in the process of loading some screens onto a shelf when they slipped, and the edge of the screen cut his wrist.
07/17/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted Employee was commuting from primary crusher to plant when he suffered an asthma attack, lost control of his vehicle, and collided with an electrical pole located in median of the the access road. As r...
06/24/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee stated that he was removing rigging from punch plates while they were being settled on the shaker platform. In the process, the punch plates slipped, pushing and slighty pinning him between t...
02/23/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing a screen with a pry bar when it slipped off his hands, knocked off his safety glasses and struck his eye, resulting in an eye contusion.
10/31/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 59d lost, 54d restricted Employee stated that he sprained his knee while climbing off a truck ladder.
09/09/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted Carrying cardboard tubes in windy conditions. Propped on shoulder and felt pain in shoulder.
07/26/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted Employee stated that he was replacing a spring base on a shaker when he struck a bolt with a sledge hammer and a piece of steel struck his left wrist.
07/02/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted Employee stated that he was loading material into a loader bucket, when the operator moved it without notice and struck his left middle finger.
03/14/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The employee experienced a recordable shift in hearing.
11/02/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated that he was using a hammer and chisel to break open a chain when a piece of steel flew out and lodged in his leg.
08/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 82d restricted Employee stated that while he was climbing up on the water truck his right knee hit the bumper.
06/14/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was welding and a piece of welding slag fell into his ear.
06/03/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee lost his footing and fell from the same level, landing on some steel, resulting in a Contusion/Abrasion to the knee.
02/03/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated that he was straddling a pipe to put fasteners in and as he leaned over to align it, the pipe sprung up and struck him in the face.
10/07/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 8d restricted Employee stated that he was pulling on a water hose and struck his head on an overhead beam. Incident reported on 10/10/06.
08/29/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None Employee is currently unavailable for statement. Apparently, employee's foot got pinched between the knuckles of two rail cars as they were being pushed together to be coupled.